Zumba Fitness – American Hat Makers

With the struggle of working in the office and not getting enough time out of the day to have a good workout, we thought it would be a great idea to offer Zumba Fitness at Head’N Home! We hired Gina Garcia, an amazing Zumba instructor, to come in for an hour and lead our staff through a high intensity Zumba workout. The staff had tons of fun, it was hilarious seeing everyone “get down” to Latin Zumba songs and it was such a great workout.

If you haven’t heard already, Head’N Home is “Getting Fit 2015.” Almost the entire staff weighed in 2 weeks ago for a contest to see who can get fit the fastest. It will last a duration of 3 months, and each staff member has already made an effort to exercise and eat clean. Zumba was a perfect way to get everyone pumped about getting fit, and we can’t wait to see the results! Stay tuned for more fun videos about Head’N Home and their efforts to get fit along with seeing who wins the “Get Fit” contest in 3 months.

Steampunk Hatter

Victorian grace collides with Sci-Fi in these retro-future Steampunk hats made for your inner mad-hatter. Hailing from the San Francisco bay area, the birthplace of Steampunk, our creative designs flow with authenticity. Truly inspired by vintage designs and incomparable craftsmanship, these are the most transformative Steampunk hats out there.

It is so amazing to see the growth and revolution of our Steampunk Hatter line. They have become such desirable masterpieces, and every day we receive accolades on the incredible durability and originality of our designs. Our Steampunk hats will instantly take you back to the 19th century world of dark elegance. Check out our full line of hats for yourself and find one that brings out your inner mad-hatter.

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The Absinthe is a stove-piping topper that gives an eccentric touch to a fearless wardrobe. Handcrafted from the finest American leathers with a uniquely exotic design, the Absinthe is meant for those who withhold an extremely bold personality.

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The Cirq is a lightly striped, laser-etched hat with incredibly sophistication. Its hand-tooled, custom hardware on the band brings out the faint color of the crown and makes this hat an exclusive piece of art; perfect for those Steampunk circus masters.

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The Coachman topper features a wickedly exaggerated flare and a nearly formal look and feel. Accented with a leather-trim band and finished with a feather, this is truly a hat for any punk occasion. Upscale and customize your Coachman by adding from our collection of hatbands.

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The Curio is a true stunner. With a curious curl pattern across the crown and beautiful hand-stained gradient throughout, every piece is totally unique. It is finished with an antique clock gear secured with an antiqued brass chain.

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The Danbury is a felt/leather hybrid, which makes for a very light and elegant piece of headwear. Its round crown and low brim give off a very classy edge. Worn best in fancy settings that will turn heads without a doubt, you can still throw on this hat to upscale a very casual wardrobe.

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The pistol may be a replica, but the flat-out, wild-west, gunslinger coolness is 100% real! The Derringer offers up quick-draw slickness with a snap-top, riveted holster that sports a two-toned, airbrushed design. The band is accented with a pair of reproduction bullets and a small bottle for elixirs or potions. A card-player’s dream, THE DERRINGER shoots for style and hits the bullseye.

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From the depths of time itself comes an all-leather masterpiece of fierce design and regal pedigree. Our Draco asks nothing more from its wearer than 100% boldness, as that’s what it presents to the world. Hand-worked dragon-scale pattern, scalloped leather band, powerful wing accent and serpentine eye all come together to speak of battles yet to win and skies to seek aloft. Available in black and brown, to match almost any mood, the Draco is a solid beauty. Water-treated, like our other offerings; however the wing itself holds its shape best when kept as dry as the dragon’s breath. Buy the Draco today, wear it to your next gathering, and utter not a sound. Let this beauty do the roaring for you.

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Bring out the Evil Within with this airbrushed, laser engraved beauty. Its sharp polished claws are strikingly magnificent through the black finished leather. Durable and always in style, this hat will last you a lifetime.

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How many moods do you have? Satisfy each one with the Havisham; a laced and leather topper with enough elegance to turn heads at the dance, while maintaining just the right hint of danger and mystery. In three (or perhaps more) striking color combinations, THE HAVISHAM is decked with lace, handworked leather, velvet and a curiously beautiful accent piece front and center. The corseted side panel allows a wonderful glimpse of what lies underneath and about the top of your hat. Calling attention to oneself is not a character flaw. On the contrary; it is absolutely required; especially when adorned with a majestic piece like THE HAVISHAM.

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The Julep is a fabric and suede hat that drops jaws everywhere you take it. It features gorgeous velvet, luscious striped fabric, antiqued brass buttons, a twisted cord band, and is finished with a white peacock eye. With a chopped crown and short brim, it’s perfect for people looking for a smaller profile.

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From the depths of the seas and hearts of Steampunk lovers everywhere comes The Kraken. The airbrushed artwork covers a full three-quarters of the crown, while a beveled hatband rises ominously to reveal the eye of the beast itself. Our best-selling new hat, the Kraken offers old world elegance, mid-crown suave and a hint of danger lurking just beneath the surface.

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The Parlor is an indestructible piece of art that is elegantly simplistic. With a silver laser engraved and airbrushed crown, the Parlor creates a perfect blend of bold and grace. This hat can dress-up or dress-down any style.

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Made of full grain leather and exposed stitching, this dashing Peacekeeper has a breathtaking design. The replica of two removable handguns from the 1800’s and a miniature polished buckle along the crown will completely blow you away. And for the final touch, our bullet band will keep the people around you always on their toes.

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Recall the days of the gasworks with this amazing top hat. Our Pipefitter is copper, leather and Industrial Revolution madness with dials, coils and enough Jules Verne style to make any 19th Century aficionado happy. Be the king of steam and stove with pipes and prestige. You can’t help but get recognition in this gem!

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There’s no hiding the bold statement made by the Pistol. A replica firearm sits snugly inside and snap-side, riveted holster with its barrel pointed in an ever-so-cavalier direction. Leather and lace make this the perfect choice for the lady Steampunker who can take care of herself. A laser-etched band and upturned brim finish a look that says, “I’m ready for adventure.”

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Milky, luscious, and smooth with handcrafted buttons and an array of colors, the Spat-in-the-hat is a work of art. With thin brims and stylish shaping this hat is sharp and daring.

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When it comes to clockwork precision, the Sprocket is spot on. Laser-cut leather and engraving with an airbrushed design add elegance, style and mechanical beauty to this topper. Accented with a dual-colored, beveled-edge band and gear concho, this hat is perfect for Steampunk events, cosplay or simply topping off that weekend outfit.

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Add elegance to your morning walk with the Strut; A low profile topper that has high-profile appeal. The beautifully two-toned leather is laser-etched, and is paired with a flowing peacock feather accent. Hand-crafted style is yours in this classic piece of headwear with a sense of the ethereal.

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Control time (at least in your wondrous imagination) with a mid-crown top hat we call the Time Port. In inky black or dusky brown leather, the Time Port is fully-equipped for any and all situations the discerning, yet adventurous time-traveler may face. The bullet-belted, hand-tooled band holds six cartridges, two elixir bottles, and the key to your time machine. While the side of the hat is adorned with your favorite timepiece that wraps its fob-chain around the crown so as not to get lost in the vortex. Like it even could! The watch itself is held in place by a riveted ‘time holster,’ with a generous cut-out so you and your companions will always know just what time it is. And what time is that? Time to purchase THE TIME PORT and add it to your wardrobe!

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Function in fashion. The Trinket features an ageless timepiece with visible movement & a monocle for reading the evening Gazette. The Ammo headband completes the package.

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The Vested topper features a clever hat “vest” complete with corseting, decorative stitching, grommets, and a functional pocket! This hat dresses down to a traditional topper with the removal of the vest. Traditional brown integrates nicely with any wardrobe, while the red and black combination is a real standout.

Specialized Helicopters – American Hat Makers

Specialized Helicopter tours have been confirmed for the day of our Grand Opening. We can’t wait for this event, it’s going to be such a good time. What better way to get pumped for an event than a HELICOPTER TOUR! Along with the tours we will have food, games, prizes, raffles, and tons more! Bring your friends and family out to Watsonville on May 23rd, 2015 at 1 pm. We’ll see you there!

American Hat Makers In Hawaii

The American Hat Makers were having tons of fun on the North Shore of Oahu with their water-resistant hats! With a UPF rating of 50+ these hats will last you weeks in the sun without a single sun-burn on your face. The hats featuring a wide brim will also protect the wearers ears and most of the neck. Test our hats water-resistance for yourself, go to http://www.headnhome.com or call (831)722-3324 and order your hat today!

GRAND OPENING – American Hat Makers

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Watsonville , CA – The American Hat Makers, also known as, Head’N Home Hats is proud to announce the grand opening of their new retail store – The Hat Hangar. We are located at 125 Aviation Way in Watsonville, CA and all the fun starts at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2015. After 40 years in the business we know what it takes to produce a premium quality leather hat. The evolution of our style and reach is remarkable. The American Hat Makers are sure that this new retail store will help take us to the top in becoming the leading hat manufacturer of North America.

Throughout the years we have distributed our hats all over the world, and we are honored to have an official location right here in Watsonville, California. This allows us to share our love for hats with others in the community, as well as support American-made products. Leather products are our specialty and we strive to provide a “WOW” customer service experience. So come visit us on the day of our grand opening.

The Hat Hangar brings to you incredibly diverse hats for any personality. We have seven different brands including Ashbury, Voodoo, Steampunk Hatter, American Outback, SolAir, Linen, and Double G Hats. Not only do we produce leather hats, but we have other accessories to offer such as purses, belts, wallets, and more. We can guarantee there will be something in our store for you.

For our grand opening,we are partnering with Specialized Helicopters for the event and there will be helicopter tours offered at $33.00 per person!

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For more information on Specialized Helicopters, go to http://www.spheli.com.

We also will be offering a full day of activities for the family such as games, food, prizes, and tons more.  As the date comes closer we will be giving out more information about the specifics so make sure to follow us on our social media accounts to find out the exclusive details. The entire community is invited! There will be a whole lot going on and it will be a great way for families to enjoy quality time together. You will not want to miss out on this huge event.

Follow us @AmericanHatMakers on Facebook, Google Plus, Instagram, and @AmericanHatter on Twitter

What: The Hat Hangar GRAND OPENING

Where: 125 Aviation Way, Watsonville, CA 95076

When: Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 1:00 p.m.

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May 23, 2015 – SAVE THE DATE!

The American Hat Makers are proud to announce the grand opening of their newest retail store – The Hat Hangar! With 7 different brands, leather accessories, and more! We will have something in store for each and every one of our customers. This is going to be a huge celebration. With games, food, tours of the facility, raffle prizes, and more – you won’t want to miss it! Come join us for this big event, and bring your friends and families too! We look forward to seeing you.

Company Culture – AHM

Check out the way we do company culture here at the American Hat Makers! From pajama days and company goal parties, to western themed BBQ’s, we have tons of fun here. Having a fun and enjoyable work environment truly brings out the best from our employees. So no matter what, you can always count on seeing some fun happen when you visit us at the American Hat Makers.